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LITTLE star Charnay Cairns has received a bravery award after her turbulent battle with cancer. The Cancer Research award came in the post a week before Christmas after sister Cassie McDonald, 22, decided to nominate her.

Charnay Cairns was awarded a ‘Little Star’ bravery award after recovering from leukaemia

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LITTLE star Charnay Cairns has received a bravery award after her turbulent battle with cancer.

The Cancer Research award came in the post a week before Christmas after sister Cassie McDonald, 22, decided to nominate her.

Charnay, eight, of Acresfield Road, Irlams o’th’ Height, was diagnosed with leukaemia at just two years old and had to undergo chemotherapy which made her lose her hair.

After finally recovering from her six-year ordeal, Charnay was over the moon to receive a silver plated star, a certificate, a Cancer Research T-shirt, teddy bears and games.

After two years of battling the disease, Charnay seemed to be recovering but in a routine check in December 2004 was told the cancer had come back.

Since then she has also had a bone marrow transplant and was a regular patient at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital in Pendlebury.

Sister Cassie said: "I’d seen a story about the bravery award and looked it up on the internet. I nominated her because she’s been through so much since she was two and I think she deserved it.

"She looks great at the minute, she’s got her hair back and I’m so glad she’s better now."

Cassie said she hopes 2008 will be a good year for Charnay.

She said: "I hope that everything stays fine.

"She’s never really been able to do anything but recently she’s been going street dancing and all sorts.

"She’s definitely making up for lost time."

Charnay said: "I was really happy when I found out I had won the award. My mum and dad took me out for a meal when I found out I won and my granddad is going to make a special box so that I can put the award on display. I’m just glad it’s all over now and I feel better."